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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,225.30, 4,837.95 and 916.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,225.30, 4,837.95 and 916.80 is: 1,375.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,225.30 : 4,837.95 = 916.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,225.30/4,837.95 = 916.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,225.30x = 4,837.95 × 916.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,225.30x = 4,435,432.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,435,432.56/3,225.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,375.20

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